St. Charles Bend offers free heart screenings for teens to prevent cardiac arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Mayo Clinic anywhere between 1 in 50 thousand and 1 in 100 thousand young athletes die from sudden cardiac…
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Shaniko Wool Company partners with Ralph Lauren for Olympic uniforms
SHANIKO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ralph Lauren has unveiled the official Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams for…
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Senators secure over $7 million for Central Oregon projects, from canal piping to groundwater tests and ‘floating solar’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced recently that they secured more than $100 million in federal investments for…
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‘It’s vital’: Cascades East Transit launches fund to provide bus passes for financially burdened individuals
Cascades East Transit is rolling out two new programs to strengthen community connection across Central…
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Warm Springs Tribes awarded $1 million state grant for Tribal housing solar and battery storage
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises and the Warm Springs Housing Authority have been awarded a $1 million state…
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Turning Point USA adds Club America chapter in Deschutes County
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of Turning Point USA’s founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination last September, Turning Point and Club America…
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Bend’s Eddie Bauer Outlet store set to close amid reports operator will file for bankruptcy, shut all U.S. stores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Bend Factory Stores will close amid several news and industry reports that the outdoor apparel…
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‘Deceptive practice’: Hayden Homes Amphitheater backs Oregon bill to ban speculative ticketing
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with…
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Reducing the risk: City of Redmond to start wildfire mitigation work in Dry Canyon Park
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond said Friday it will begin wildfire mitigation work in Dry Canyon Park next week, calling it a proactive…
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Flight delays and cancellations hit Redmond airport due to low visibility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several arriving and departing flights have been diverted or cancelled on Thursday. According to several airlines , at the time…
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Catch a wave: ‘Know Waves’ with special programs all through February at Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) From crest to trough, ride “Know Waves” with Deschutes Public Library in February. Make a splash by creating a…
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Free tax preparation help available for seniors across Oregon through AARP’s Tax-Aide
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Older Oregonians can get expert help filing their taxes at no cost this tax season through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the…
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Three local organizations among Oregon 250 grant recipients to mark America’s special birthday
Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, has announced the…
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Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has invited residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a vacant position on the county’s…
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Bend, Redmond mayors join Gov. Kotek in letter calling for immediate halt to federal immigration enforcement actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek and more than 30 Oregon mayors sent a letter Thursday to the Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and President…
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Ross Dress for Less, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend team up for in-store fundraiser to help kids succeed in school
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ross Stores is launching its 12th annual “Help Local Kids Succeed in School” fundraiser starting on Saturday to benefit the Boys…
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‘Good bones’: Bend real estate agent prepares Shilo Inn for sale on market; asking price $14 million
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s rare to find riverfront property in Central Oregon, and it’s especially hard to find it up for sale, but that’s exactly…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon says it will use grant to build character, study expanding summer day camp to La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon announced Thursday it has been awarded a national grant of nearly $50,000 to strengthen character…
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Low snow prompts Oregon Adaptive Sports to move two upcoming youth events from Hoodoo to Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Low snow conditions have prompted Oregon Adaptive Sports to move this Saturday’s Ellie Bartlett Junior Racers adaptive skiing…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office completes accreditation, cites commitment to professional standards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it has successfully completed its accreditation process through the…
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